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New Farmer Academy: What’s New for ‘22?
Like many of the farms in our region, the New Farmer Academy (NFA) might appear dormant in the winter. You won’t see many pictures of colorful vegetables, verdant rural landscapes, or smiling interns on our social media feeds for the next few months. There will be...
2021 Year in Review
We're closing out 2021 feeling proud of what we've achieved over the past year and excited and ready to make big things happen in 2022! In 2021, we saw significant growth of our New Farmer Academy and Community Food Access program, and an overall continued need and...
What’s it like to be a New Farmer Academy Intern?
A few weeks ago our New Farmer Academy interns wrapped up the 2021 season and we gave you a glimpse into their daily experience through this retrospective slideshow. The slideshow highlights all of the fun farm experiences our interns have and the friendships they...
3 Festive Holiday Recipes Using Seasonal Market Ingredients
It’s the holiday season, and with great company comes even greater food. During this season of giving, I wanted to share my top three favorite dishes to make during the holidays. Whether it be for a large party, or an intimate family gathering, I know these dishes are...
Winter Produce Storage Tips
Photo via The Seasonal Homestead A plentiful fall garden harvest means extra produce to last you throughout the winter - if you store it correctly. The storing of produce relies entirely on being in the right temperature, and receiving the correct amount of humidity...
Happy National Eat a Red Apple Day!
You know what they always say - "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" Fun fact, this phrase actually originated in Wales during the 1860s. The original documented phrase was "eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread," and then...
Giving Thanks: Your Support Makes our Work Happen
Dear friends, As the earth will soon be tucked beneath the frosty blanket of Winter and we reflect on all we are grateful for in the year passing and all we aspire to ahead, we at Countryside are grateful for the farmers and businesses whose dedication and hard work...
Welding Lesson
Last year my husband, Brian, offered to have the New Farmer Academy interns over to our house for a welding lesson. He forgot all about it, but they sure didn’t! Last weekend we were finally able to make it happen. First the interns learned about the different types...
High Tunnel Construction
by Tiffany O’Neill and Hayden Bish, New Farmer Academy Interns Have you ever wondered how Midwest farmers are able to produce tomatoes in the fall or grow greens in the dead of winter? High tunnel season extension is the not so small secret assisting local farmers...